Upon successful completion of the Master of Physiotherapy in Oncology Science, graduates will be able to:

• Advanced Oncology Assessment: Conduct comprehensive physiotherapy assessments of individuals affected by cancer, considering their medical history, cancer-related impairments, treatment history, functional status, and rehabilitation needs.
• Clinical and Functional Diagnosis: Interpret relevant clinical signs, symptoms, physical examination findings, and diagnostic information to identify physiotherapy-related problems and determine appropriate rehabilitation priorities.
• Cancer-Related Functional Rehabilitation: Assess and manage limitations in mobility, muscle strength, endurance, physical activity, and daily functioning associated with cancer and its treatment.
• Pain and Fatigue Management: Identify the effects of cancer-related pain, fatigue, and reduced physical capacity on function and implement appropriate physiotherapy strategies within professional scope.
• Exercise Prescription: Design and progress individualised exercise programmes based on functional assessment, exercise tolerance, clinical stability, treatment-related precautions, and patient goals.
• Postoperative and Treatment-Related Rehabilitation: Apply appropriate physiotherapy principles to support recovery following cancer-related surgery and manage relevant functional impairments associated with medical treatment, considering clinical precautions and multidisciplinary guidance.
• Lymphoedema and Related Functional Problems: Recognise relevant functional problems associated with lymphoedema and contribute to appropriate rehabilitation and referral pathways within the scope of professional training.
• Clinical Reasoning and Patient Safety: Develop, implement, and modify rehabilitation plans based on assessment findings, treatment status, clinical response, and individual needs, recognising when further medical review is necessary.
• Patient and Caregiver Education: Educate patients and caregivers regarding physical activity, exercise adherence, functional recovery, energy conservation, self-management, and safe participation in daily activities.
• Evidence-Based Practice: Critically appraise scientific literature and apply relevant research evidence to oncology physiotherapy assessment, intervention planning, and outcome evaluation.
• Research Competency: Demonstrate research skills through literature review, research planning, appropriate data collection and analysis, scientific writing, and completion of speciality-related research or dissertation requirements.
• Professionalism and Interprofessional Collaboration: Demonstrate ethical practice, effective communication, appropriate clinical documentation, respect for patient preferences, and collaboration with oncology and palliative care teams.